M E L I N A S T U D I O S
SONY WORLD AWARD WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER AND
NATURAL LIGHT LOVER WITH A PASSION FOR PORTRAITS, INTERIOR AND BRANDING IDENTITY
Light and shadow as well as black and white. Our expertise is the ability to create an image which is reduced to the essential, but remains in the mind even without colours, in this colourful world. Colour looks come and go, but a black and white photo will always remain timeless. Most of the pictures are taken outdoors, to use the simplicity of the daylight. It is always there – it is either bright or dark – it’s as easy as that. We prefer to work in a natural style to show the real beauty of a person and not the make up version.
On set it is all about creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere and about being passionate about it yourself. Then you turn on the music, hit the button and shoot – without wasting hours on it. Working with professional models is so much fun! They have a professional appearance, can pose on demand and they save you the need for a make-up artist and time spent on retouching. At the end of the day, it is essential for emotional and expressive images how you interact as a photographer and how the model feels.
I'm Matt — a natural light lover, Sony World Award winner, teacher, and the person behind Melinastudios.
I believe in simplicity: in natural light, real beauty, and portraits that don’t hide behind heavy retouching or makeup. My work is about stripping things back to the essentials — the person in front of the camera, their story, and the right light. I’m a self-taught photographer. My journey has been one of doing, failing, and getting better every day. Along the way, I learned from some of the best, attending workshops with legends like Annie Leibovitz and Lara Jade.
Today, I work with international modeling agencies from Milan to New York, capturing models and public figures in a way that feels honest, timeless, and real — most often in black and white. Always with the goal of creating images that capture the true essence of the person in front of my camera.Recently, I also discovered my passion for architecture and interior photography, realizing several projects in this field. In addition, I work as a speaker and mentor, helping other photographers grow and refine their craft.
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Mehr InformationenPORTRAITS
Are you ready for images that land you your dream job? In the modeling world, your images are your business card. Agencies, casting directors, and clients decide within moments whether you’re the right fit.That’s why your portraits need to be more than just beautiful. They need to be real and win over decision-makers within seconds. With more than 12 years of experience in the modelling industry, I create 10 stunning black-and-white portraits focused on your natural beauty, so your images speak for themselves.
INTERIOR
Turn your images into brand ambassadors. Whether you’re a hotel or business owner, Airbnb host, interior designer, architect or decorator – professional images make all the difference. They’re the first thing people see on your website or social media, and they shape how your brand is perceived. I capture interiors in natural light, with a sense for atmosphere, detail, and design, helping you make a strong and lasting first impression. The shoot takes about 2–3 hours and includes 15 fully edited images.
BRANDING
Whether you’re looking to land your dream client, upgrade your website, or enhance your social media presence, I’ll help you show up authentically and professionally. This session includes a pre-shoot consultation where we’ll talk about your business, your goals, and your ideas. Based on that, I’ll create a concept tailored to you, including location scouting, styling, and creative direction. The shoot takes about 4–5 hours and includes 20 fully edited images that capture the essence of who you are and what you do.
Kind words from our people
„Absoluter Wahnsinn! Die Fähigkeit, Menschen in ihrer wahren Essenz festzuhalten, lässt sich auf jedem einzelnen Bild sehen – mit einem einzigartigen Stil! Kurz: Gold in Bildform. Ich bin überglücklich mit meinen entstandenen Sedcard-Fotos, die bisher zweifellos meine besten Aufnahmen sind.“
Hana Murtezai, Agencymodel
„Ambition und Weitblick verpackt in Professionalität mit einer Prise Selbstironie. Melina verfügt über alles, was man sich von einem sehr wertvollen Markenbotschafter wünschen kann.“
Christoph Mann, Service & Specialist Sigma
„Your energy and passion is one of the few reasons I love working with you. The outcome is always great and truly shows how much fun it actually was. Your trademark are simple black and white portraits and even though we only worked twice together, your portraits are one of my favourites, highlighting natural beauty with minimal makeup. Looking forward to our next shoots with lots of laughter.“
Nadine Wolfbeisser, Agencymodel
Ich glaube sagen zu dürfen, dass ich schon mit einigen der besten Fotografen, die es derzeit gibt, gearbeitet habe, aber bei keinem hab ich so einen Output wie bei ihm. Keiner hat mich so gut fotografiert wie er und jedes mal auf`s Neue bin ich sprachlos, wie gut er mich aussehen lässt. Nicht umsonst nenne ich ihn und wird er in der Branche derzeit bekannt als ‚young Lindbergh‘ und das schönste ist, es macht wahnsinnig viel Spaß mit ihm, weil er ein unglaublich sympathischer Typ ist.
Christian Becker, Agencymodel